How many pupils does Spittal Primary School have?

Spittal Primary School has 165 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Spittal Primary School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Spittal Primary School is 16.2:1.

Where is Spittal Primary School?

Spittal Primary School is located at Lochlea Road, Spittal, South Lanarkshire, G73 4QJ.

How is Spittal Primary School inspected?

Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland, which reports against a set of quality indicators rather than a single overall grade. You can read Spittal Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

Spittal Primary School

Spittal, South Lanarkshire · G73 4QJ

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About Spittal Primary School

Spittal Primary School is a primary school in Spittal, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 165 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 16.2:1. 13% of pupils have English as an additional language. 84% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: South Lanarkshire →
Town: Spittal
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Lochlea Road, Spittal, G73 4QJ
Phone: 0141 6345861
Email: office@spittal-pri.s-lanark.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

165

Pupil roll

10.2

Teachers (FTE)

16.2:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

23.6

Avg class size

Pupils by gender87 girls · 78 boys

Additional support needs61% of pupils

English as an additional language13% of pupils

Registered for free school meals84% of pupils

Roll by stage

Source: Scottish Government, School Level Summary Statistics 2025(annual pupil & teacher census). Figures are as at census day; small counts may be suppressed.

Education Scotland inspection

Last inspected June 2015

Graded under Education Scotland’s previous inspection framework (used until 2016). The indicators below are not directly comparable with current inspections.

Improvements in performanceSatisfactory

Learners' experiencesSatisfactory

Meeting learning needsSatisfactory

The curriculumSatisfactory

Improvement through self-evaluationSatisfactory

This inspection is more than five years old — the school may have changed since. Check the latest report for the current position.

Find the full report on Education Scotland ↗

Source: Education Scotland inspection grades, via Scottish Government (information as at 1 April 2025). Six-point scale: Excellent · Very Good · Good · Satisfactory · Weak · Unsatisfactory.

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Spittal Primary School?: Spittal Primary School is a primary school in Spittal, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Spittal Primary School have?: Spittal Primary School has 165 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Spittal Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Spittal Primary School is 16.2:1.
Where is Spittal Primary School?: Spittal Primary School is located at Lochlea Road, Spittal, South Lanarkshire, G73 4QJ.
How is Spittal Primary School inspected?: Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland, which reports against a set of quality indicators rather than a single overall grade. You can read Spittal Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

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